Hundreds of ballet dancers and students fled Ukraine after Russia’s invasion. With opportunities scarce, many will have to keep moving if they want to keep dancing.
Tag: Dutch National Ballet
Russia’s Storied Ballet Is Among the Casualties of War
Ballet has long been a symbol of Russian culture. Now it is becoming a symbol of Russian isolation.
Olga Smirnova, Opposed to the Ukraine War, Quits the Bolshoi
Olga Smirnova said she was against the war in Ukraine “with all the fibers of my soul.” Now, she has joined the Dutch National Ballet.